Spring has sprung around the house

Grape Hyacinths....so sweet and springy

Buttercups or Daffodils.....around here, we call them Buttercups!

Buttercups or Daffodils???

This is Rylee's favorite tree in the yard. Not because is small enough for him to climb, but because it produces some yummy fruit he likes to eat. Keep scrolling down to find out.....

These blooms will eventually produce..... (if the Japanese Beetles do not destroy the tree first)

Yummy, juicy plums......

Bradford Pear Trees....oh so pretty when they are in bloom!

Flowering Cherry Tree (of some sort)....It will be amazingly beautiful when in full bloom!!!

Camelia Bushes flank each side of the front porch steps. They are beautiful when in full bloom. The only down side.....the wasp love them too.

Close-up of the bud. In a few days, the bushes will be covered with these.

Like I mentioned before, the Camelia Bush is beautiful in full-bloom. Spring is my favorite time fo the year. I love watching all the plants and animals start a new life. It is a time for a new beginning. I cannot wait until I can start digging into the dirt again.

This is a photo of my mother's Tulip Tree. It usually gets frozen out every year, but not this year. It is not in full bloom yet, but almost!!! These are beautiful trees. Did not get a close up of the bloom...sorry!

Pets' Photo Shoot....

Pepper, AKA: Woolly Bully, Pepper Shaker, Moma's Boy....He is sitting so proudly for this photo. He LOVES his family sooo much. I believe he could live on love alone. He makes every step I make while I am outside. He is a "moma's boy". He is a full-blooded Australian Shepherd. He previous owners gave him to us. He is blind in one eye....the previous owner's horse kicked him in the eye...poor baby!

Oreo, AKA: Slick Stick, Ole Timer....He is thirteen years old. He is a very calm cat, but not a lap cat. :( Notice his one white eyebrow? When we still had our Dalmatian, Fiesty, he would try to nurse on the dog. Fiesty and Oreo were best buddies. They would sleep together in the dog house and eat together. I can tell that he is getting a little slower in his steps. Bless his heart!

Callie, AKA: Fuzz Buzz, Callie Allie....In this photo, she is saying Do NOT mess with ME!!!! She has a serious attitude. Grouchy is not the adjective for her. She loves to be petted mostly by me, but when she has had enough....that is it!!! Watch out!!! She is a stray that showed up the day after Thanksgiving five years ago. She will not let me comb her hair under her chin and belly. She has no fear what so ever.....Pepper is scared too death of her!!

All of my pets are giveaways or strays. If I could, I would take in every stray the wondered into our yard, but Mr. Hubby says "No more pets". I stand by Bob Barker's famous quote..... "Help control the pet population. Have your pets spayed or neutered".

Met. Monday~ Lights, Action, Bling

I am joining Susan from Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday. My chandelier in the master bedroom is a pretty little thing, BUT it needed a little bLiNg BliNg. Last week, I was in our local Wal-Mart's craft department and noticed the fringe was 75% off. Yes, 75% off. They are doing away with the material/cut by yard department in this certain Wal-Mart. I purchased some fringe....not knowing really what I was going to do with it.....cannot resist a BARGAIN!!!! Got to thinking about my pretty little chandelier that dear Mr. Hubby gave me for my 30th b-day. Things that make you go huuuummmm......BLiNg....It....uP.....BaBy!!!!!!

Pretty little chandelier.....BEFORE......

Lights....Action.....bLiNG....BaBy.....BlInG......

Not bad for $3.50 worth of fringe......

View of our bedroom....This is the only bed that I have EVER had except for my baby bed of course. My parents had this bedroom suit when they were married (a gift from my grandparents), and it has been mine since I was a little bitty girl. I know I kinda got carried away with the picture taking.....felt like a photographer at a photo shoot. Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to check out all the other great changes made by the other talented bloggers.

It's a Shoe Party.....

It is a Shoe Party....Yes, You read it correctly. A Shoe Party!!! A reason to drag out ALL of our favorite shoes or better yet, a reason to go buy some MORE shoes.Well, I did not buy any new shoes....had to buy Easter clothes,but I am sharing some of my favs. I LOVE SHOES!!!! Beth from The Stories of A to Z is our host. I am a day late, but better late than never right????

Was not sure how to display....was not sure which ones to choose.....like them all! So here we go.....Drum Roll Please.....Steppin out onto the Runway.....

My fav for fall this year....kinda goin thru a hippy groovy stage right now. Can you tell? Love these shoes. Comfy!

Got cold feet.....Ugg boots are the solution. Got these for Christmas from Mr. Hubby. Sooo soft and warm....

My hoochy moma shoes....not comfy but love the way they look with jeans!

Lovin the details....better than that, got them on clearance last year! Yiiippeee

When you have something long enough, they come back in style. Flowers are back on shoes this season, but I have been wearing these for years.

My Sunday black shoes....

Gotta make myself look taller somehow.....

Got these stripes last year at the Rainforest Cafe.....helped two causes at once.....the animals and me! Can't believe I am showing you my unpedicured feet.

These are a fav summer shoes.....wear with anything and everything.

Last but not least.....the most worn shoes in the house! My houseshoes from Target! Love me some animal print don't you?

Be sure to check out all the other shoe addictions.....gotta love some shoes!

Sarabeth is 6....Let's have a PaRtY

My niece, Sarabeth, turned six on March 13th. She celebrated with a cooking party with nine of her little friends. With the help of aunts, a grandmoma, a cousin, and a couple parents, we baked ice cream cone cupcakes, mini-cupcakes, regular cupcakes, rice crispy treats, peanut butter rice treats, decorated chocolate dipped marshmallows and pretzels, and covered Ritz crackers with can cheese. I think that is all. So how or another....we managed to keep the kitchen organized and in order.

While we were waiting on things to bake, the girls dressed up in vintage hats, jewelry and gloves. Did a photo shoot. Ate goodies....played.....had a sugar-rush!

After the party, the BIG girls played dress-up with the hats.....the birthday girl and me

Beth (Sarabeth's grandmoma), Me, Rachael (newest sis-in-law), Sarabeth, and Bethany (Sarabeth's moma)

Our serious look.....remember in old pictures people always looked sooo serious. That is what we are trying to do. Bethany is having a hard time. Look at Sarabeth....Notice we switched hats!

Striking a pose....switched hats again. Had a blast acting silly. Who knows what Bethany is doing??

Happy Birthday to my precious little niece!!!

Foodie Friday~ Easy Broiled Tilapia

Welcome to Foodie Friday hosted by Gollum.....where we like to show off what we have been stirring up in the kitchen. Hope you will think my Broiled Tilapia is tasty...hook, line and sinker!

You will need some of these....fresh or frozen

Then, coat Tilapia with butter and then shake, shake, and shake the seasoning on

Broiled for 6 mins on each side after coating with butter and shakin on the seasoning

Drag out the pan that came with your stove....you know the one...the one you NEVER use!!! Well, now you have a reason to dust it off (preferably wash it) and get to cookin.

I served ours with homemade....yes, homemade french fries and slaw. Yum...Yum....The ENTIRE family loves this dish....the boys gobble it up!!!

Broiled Tilapia

fresh or frozen Tilapia

butter or spray butter

seasoning of your choice

Preheat oven to Broil Hi. Coat Tilapia with butter and seasoning on one side. Broil for 6 minutes. Turn over and repeat. Super easy!! Enjoy!

Homemade Slaw
cabbage

salt and pepper

diced onion

mayo

dash garlic salt

Mix together.

Be sure to check out all the other terrific cooks in blogland. Thanks for stopping by.